21K views · 272 reactions | A look at significant naval battles -- and how they have influenced their respective wars. | Military.com | Facebook

2.7K views · 194 reactions | #OTD 1955, the Martin P6M SeaMaster strategic bomber flying boat flew for the first time. The SeaMaster was intended to give the Navy a strategic nuclear strike aircraft superior to the B-52. The SeaMaster was faster than the B-52 and featured an innovative rotating bomb bay that allowed it to drop its payload then reseal the hull. The program was canceled in favor of the Polaris submarine-launched ballistic missile. | U.S. Naval Institute | Facebook

841 reactions · 211 shares | On this day in #NavalHistory, John Philip Sousa leads the US Marine Band, USS Forrestal (CVA 59) is commissioned, and USS Independence (CV 62) transits the Strait of Hormuz. https://youtu.be/7uqZYumVKhA | Naval History & Heritage Command | Facebook

On this day in #NavalHistory the #USNavy provides aid for Messina, Sicily after devastating earthquake, USS Humboldt rescues survivors from MS Dona Aurora, and USS Kingfish sinks 3 Japanese ships. https://youtu.be/UopHZ5wxWNA | Naval History & Heritage Command

258K views · 13K reactions | Happy 119th birthday to the U.S. Navy submarine force! | Naval History & Heritage Command | Facebook

On this day in #NavalHistory the Midway Islands are discovered, USS Growler sinks a Japanese sub, and destroyer escorts sink German sub. https://youtu.be/acjZ4h9i-xg | Naval History & Heritage Command